New Castle County property record for 15 Read Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,745 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-042.10-072 |
| Primary APN | 07-042.10-072 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15 READ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19804-2033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOXWOOD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | P 45 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER CHRISTIANA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 12600 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201836108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 15 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000003921 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170123-0003921 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 15 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033 |
| Document Number | 0000036108 |
| Map Reference | VOL26 PG605 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180718-0036108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 READ AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2033 |
| Document Number | 0000036109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180718-0036109 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Number | 0000036110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180718-0036110 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,745.00 (+50.49%) | $345,700 (+519.53%) Land $72,000 Building $273,700 | |
| 2024 | $319,140 | ||
| 2023 | $1,824.00 | $55,800 Land $9,900 Building $45,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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